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Kirk Sandall Infant School

Academy converter · Doncaster · DN3 1JT

Ages 3–7 · 222 pupils · Doncaster

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Ofsted

Good

Overall absence

4.7%

Admissions demand

0.98 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2024-06-04

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)10.1%
Unauthorised1.5%
Authorised absence
3.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.7%
Enrolments in measure
149

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.98 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

58

Places offered

60

1st-preference offers

58

Total preferences (any rank)
81
Preferred offers (top 3)
59
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill93%

222 pupils · 240 places

Pupils on roll
222
Boys / girls
124 / 98
School capacity
240
Capacity fill
222 / 240 (93%)
Free school meals
12.7%
FSM pupils
27
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: BRIGHTER FUTURES LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Academy trust
BRIGHTER FUTURES LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Headteacher
Mrs Carolyn Buckley

Location

Address
Queen Mary Crescent, Kirk Sandall
Postcode
DN3 1JT
Town
Doncaster
County
South Yorkshire
Local authority
Doncaster
District
Doncaster
Constituency
Doncaster Central
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–7, in Doncaster, Doncaster, 222 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 12.7%.

Open schools in Doncaster
153
Primary schools in Doncaster
108
Academies among open schools in Doncaster
64% (98)
Open schools in DN3
14
Primary in DN3
10
Open schools in Doncaster LA
145
Primary in Doncaster LA
98

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Kirk Sandall Junior School

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Doncaster · DN3 1JG · Doncaster

    Ages 7–11

    • KS266%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM21.0%

    0.0 miles away

  • Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Doncaster · DN3 2PP · Doncaster

    Ages 3–11

    • KS266%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM9.0%
    • Demand1.57

    0.2 miles away

  • Edenthorpe Hall Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Doncaster · DN3 2LS · Doncaster

    Ages 4–11

    • KS248%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM26.9%
    • Demand0.82

    0.6 miles away

  • Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Doncaster · DN3 2DG · Doncaster

    Ages 3–11

    • KS268%
    • Absence3.7%
    • FSM22.5%
    • Demand1.00

    1.2 miles away

  • Barnby Dun Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Doncaster · DN3 1BG · Doncaster

    Ages 4–11

    • KS252%
    • Absence3.4%
    • FSM13.9%
    • Demand0.88

    1.3 miles away

  • Kingfisher Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Doncaster · DN2 4PY · Doncaster

    Ages 3–11

    • KS270%
    • Absence6.0%
    • FSM34.2%
    • Demand1.00

    1.9 miles away

  • Southfield Primary

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Doncaster · DN3 3BN · Doncaster

    Ages 3–11

    • KS278%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM11.5%
    • Demand0.95

    1.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Carolyn Buckley
Telephone
01302882221
Website
http://www.ksinfantschool.co.uk

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